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Braves fans are gearing up for an exciting season as Spring Training games kick off on February 22, 2025. The article highlights the anticipation surrounding the Braves' upcoming games and events, promising a fun-filled experience for supporters.
Parents in Sandy Springs are mobilizing against the Fulton County Board of Education's recent decision to close Spalding Drive Elementary School, leading to the formation of the Save Spalding Committee. The group is proposing a new charter school and is exploring legal options to contest the closure, citing concerns about low enrollment and its impact on the local community.
Rapper Yung Joc revealed that three children who perished in a southwest Atlanta apartment fire were his family members. The tragic incident occurred at Country Oaks Apartments, where the children were later pronounced dead at Grady Memorial Hospital. An investigation suggests an electrical issue may have caused the fire, which deeply affected the community and the artist's family.
Two suspects, Nikai Brown and Lynisha Helena Younger, are wanted in connection with the shooting of a teenage girl at The Lodge on the Chattahoochee Apartments in Sandy Springs. The victim was hospitalized but is expected to recover, while police urge the public to consider the suspects armed and dangerous.
A Harbins Elementary School student in Gwinnett County faces severe disciplinary action after bringing a gun onto a school bus, as reported by Principal Jimmy Lovett. While no injuries occurred, the incident has prompted increased security measures and a reminder of the school's strict no-weapons policy.
A Forsyth County mother, Karima Jiwani, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the abandonment of her newborn daughter in the woods in 2019. The plea agreement comes after a lengthy legal process, including an indictment on multiple serious charges. The abandoned infant, known as “Baby India,” has since been adopted and is reportedly thriving.
Henry County police are seeking public assistance in locating Carson Akins, a girl who went missing in McDonough, Georgia. Last seen near North Bethany Road, she was wearing an orange Carhart hoodie and black leggings. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact local law enforcement.
The Georgia Department of Community Health has cited Greenwood Place, an assisted living facility in Marietta, following the tragic death of 89-year-old resident Patricia Miele, who wandered away and was found dead in a nearby pond. The state inspection revealed multiple violations related to staffing, security measures, and emergency protocols, prompting calls from Miele's family for increased oversight of assisted living facilities.
Atlanta police have confirmed that a possible bomb threat at Clark Atlanta University was investigated and cleared without significant findings. The incident, which prompted a temporary shelter-in-place order for students and staff, was resolved by police within an hour. Updates on the situation are being provided by Atlanta News First.
The Gwinnett County Environmental Health Department's recent inspection revealed critical violations at Taqueria Maria in Norcross, which received a failing score of 52. In contrast, Tin Lizzy's in downtown Atlanta earned a perfect score of 100, highlighting significant disparities in restaurant health standards within the region.